Some regard the prolific nasturtium are something of a weed, but their bright yellow and orange flowers have a lovely peppery flavour and together with their astringent leaves.

Nasturtium are now available in punnets from Woolworths and make a lively salad that you can drizzle with a few mashed gooseberries mixed into a simple vinaigrette.

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USE YOUR NASTURTIUMS IN THESE RECIPES FROM TASTE:

Nasturtium and wild sorrel pesto pasta

Parmesan crisp and pickled pear salad

Spring flower salad